{image: vintage apple print by joystclaire} What does that mean for all you creative mompreneurs out there? Time to get busy, that's what! I've been thinking about this post for a while, wondering what I could contribute that would be beneficial, encouraging, & above all, helpful! I have two toddlers that are with me full time & another little one due in December. I … [Read more...] about Kids + Fall = Back To School
Archives for September 2011
Meeting the Makers: Sasha Prood
A note from the editor: Welcome to a new series here on Oh My! Handmade where makers visit us to share their work and stories in their own words. I loved our Meeting the Makers theme so much I decided to make it a regular feature here on Sundays. I am excited to showcase the work of the incredibly talented illustrator Sasha Prood. Her work is lush and gorgeous, the attention to … [Read more...] about Meeting the Makers: Sasha Prood
Entering the Wholesale Market
You have a fantastic product, even a loyal fan base and you're ready to expand. How do you get your products into retail stores? It is an interesting challenge that Anointment is navigating right now. With a store having to choose between a myriad of products, how do you make YOUR product stand out from the bunch? This is the big question. The answer is complicated, … [Read more...] about Entering the Wholesale Market
How to Make Handmade Buyers Sit Up and Take Notice
"The Beggar" by mattscoggin Our family dog, Daisy, is a basset hound mix whose favorite pastime is . . . well, sleeping. In fact, she sleeps so soundly that she often snores. She is quite inactive most of the time, but I know a little trick to make her sit up and take notice. Tennis shoes. Even though Daisy likes to sleep, she also loves to go for walks with our family. As … [Read more...] about How to Make Handmade Buyers Sit Up and Take Notice
That time of the month again….accounting
One of the biggest obstacles when I was starting out was accounting and everything that went with it. I went to design school not business school, so I knew what looked good, but didn’t know how to legally sell it and be recognized as a legitimate business. Luckily, long time personal accountant, Mike Brandt was available to take on a new business account and help guide me to … [Read more...] about That time of the month again….accounting
